Your radio’s display tells only part of the story. On upper sideband (USB), your voice signal spreads above the displayed frequency. On lower sideband (LSB), it spreads below it.
ARRL Volunteer Monitors sent notices to hams using SSB on 7.299 MHz for operating too close to the band edge. That’s a useful reminder for all of us, including those running just five watts.
Before calling CQ, leave enough room for your whole signal to stay within the band limits allowed by your license. A dial reading inside the band is not enough.
Read ARRL’s Volunteer Monitor report (PDF).
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